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Bitare

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3brt

Population  46,300 in Nigeria (Blench 2003). Population total all countries: 52,330.
Region  Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, near Baissa. Also in Cameroon.
Language map  Nigeria, Map 8, reference number 373
Alternate names   Njwande, Yukutare
Dialects  Similar to Abon [abo].
Classification  Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Tivoid

Also spoken in:

Cameroon

Language name   Bitare
Population  6,030 in Cameroon (2000).
Region  Adamawa Province, Mayo-Banyo Division, near Banyo.
Language map  Southwestern Cameroon, reference number 95
Alternate names  Njwande, Yukutare